The Mega Dinghy Problem: A Harbinger of Chaos A 19 year old Sudanese national, Chan Mathok Atak, has been charged in connection with navigating a record breaking "mega dinghy" that carried 165 migrants across the English Channel.
This incident highlights the growing issue of migrant crossings in vessels carrying hundreds of people.
The number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel has declined significantly this year, with over 13,000 arrivals recorded so far – a 45% drop from the same period in 2025.